Michael McKenna commented: "I'm so angry about it. Scotland hasn't voted for this, yet we have to leave the EU."

Katie Colburn added: "I was really surprised because everyone I spoke to voted Remain. When you look at the map of Scotland, obviously that's how the majority voted but it's England who have swayed it."

Farage addresses the media this morning (Photo: Getty)

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has called for June 23 to be declared a Bank Holiday, saying that it will "go down in our history as our independence day".

One woman, who did wish to be named, said: "I've from Turkey but I've lived in Scotland all my life. Today I just feel very unwelcome."